Senior Program Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer

Job ID: 01867674Posted: Posted 18 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-18Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCECountry: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-18 Country:United States of America Location:US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE Position Role Type:Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ Security Clearance Type: Top Secret - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer with our Naval Power – Radar Sensor Systems team. This position is an onsite role in Plano, Texas.What You Will Do:Interface with the program quality teams, programs, customers, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting technical quality and financial performance, and compliance to Raytheon procedures and contractual requirements.Closely interface with external and internal customers and key partners to establish effective relationships.Responsible for quality of delivered products and services to our customers, stakeholders of quality risks, uncertainties and opportunities, key team members in resolution of customer expectations and relationships related to Mission Assurance and Quality.Lead and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls to improve product/process predictability and capability.Generation of new Cost of Quality (CoQ) projects to reduce costs on the program.Support implementation of APQP as applicable.Serve as a program quality liaison across customer organizations (Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and United States Government (USG), as well as relevant factories and engineering labs as first responder for quality issues and concerns related to development and production products.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with program leadership team to define and implement quality improvement strategies.Ensure all development hardware (Engineering, Proof of Design and Proof of Manufacturing) are appropriately documented in the quality history records and align to quality and customer requirements per the program quality plan.Support AS9100 Internal, Corporate, and Certification Audits.Travel to Raytheon program facilities and customer locations.Qualification You Must Have:Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.Working experience with Quality Management Systems, to include ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or AS9102.Working experience leading teams in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions.Working experience interpreting technical drawings.Active and transferable final U.S. government issued Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We Prefer:Working experience in CORE processes or American Society for Quality (ASQ) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification.Working knowledge and experience in AS9145 (Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)).Working experience with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/gating, command media or processes (nonrecurring/recurring activities).Ability to collaborate with program team members to develop practical solutions to complex problems.Working knowledge of Industry and Government Quality and Mission Assurance requirements and standards.Working experience in predictive and proactive measures and metrics assessments and developing actions to improve performance or mitigate problems.Thorough written/verbal presentation skills.What We Offer:Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Learn More & Apply Now!Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms